Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 25

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Knowing Theodore had a fiery temper, Jonathan didn't dare offend him.

"Don't worry, sir. We've invited you today to sort out the situation between the two children. Please, be patient," Jonathan said, trying to calm the old man. Solomon, who was standing next to Theodore, added, "When Cari comes out, let's ask her what happened. We can't let the Warren family dictate everything.

"No matter the issue, Cari stayed loyal to Barrett for a whole year while he was away at war. She served his parents, treated his relatives well, and managed the household. He shouldn't be treating her like this. It's too much!' Theodore snapped, fuming:

"Please calm down, sir. We'll talk once everyone is here," Barrett said calmly.

Barrett hadn't dared invite the neighbors since Valor Estate was surrounded by the residences of other officials. Inviting them to witness the divorce could damage his future prospects.

Barrett had considered inviting an official from the Household Registry Department to stamp the divorce papers. But in the end, he decided to deliver the papers to the office himself. That way, he could avoid too many witnesses.

The Warren family's elders were also invited. Barrett's grandmother had already passed away, but Beatrice, his grandfather's second wife, was still around.

in recent years. One member had entered the civil service but only obtained a minor position, similar to

Carissa. Doing so at this crucial time seemed like a career-ending move, but she

while Aurora was the kingdom's first female general. She was favored by the queen dowager and the king, who was a wise and respectable ruler. Even without making more military achievements, she was bound to rise further. The queen dowager would want her

benefits for him. After all, the marquis' family couldn't support Barrett's ambitions anymore.

Chapter 25

with her. In such a case, a choice had to

and lack of respect before arriving. Based on these grounds, it was indeed possible to

seen how well Carissa treated Rebecca

If every jealous woman was divorced, wouldn't the streets be full of abandoned

temper tantrums were likely her way of trying to assert herself and gain some respect in front of Aurora. If Barrett had understood her intentions, a bit of pacifying would have been enough. They wouldn't have needed to resort to

Carissa. Aurora likely wanted Carissa out before she entered the household herself, and aimed to become Barrett's legal wife. After all, a woman of Aurora's caliber

It was better to avoid

up!" Rebecca, who was getting impatient, ordered a servant

soon returned with a letter for Barrett, saying it was from Aurora. Barrett thought Aurora might be pleading for him not to

out into the corridor, opened the letter, and read it. Stunned by its contents, he carefully re-read it and